Spotlight on LMP Legal – Bringing the law to life
We are excited to feature LMP Legal in our spotlight series this April discussing the fantastic work that the firm does in the transport and logistics industry to bring the law to life.
Funderpark Case: Holding Negligent Fairground Operators Accountable
Ifrah Ahmed of Duncan Lewis Solicitors discusses the recent settlement secured in the Funderpark case and the wider implications it will have for future cases and safety laws for funfairs and theme parks.
Netflix’s Adolescence and the Case for Reforming UK Internet Laws
Chronicle Law’s Nicole Keeling reports on how Netflix’s Adolescence has sparked a nationwide debate on the impact of online radicalisation in young men, misogynist sub-culture and critical legal questions about juvenile justice.
UK Government Injects £1.5 Million into Lawtech to Boost Innovation
Chronicle Law’s Nicole Keeling reports on the UK government investing £1.5 million in LawtechUK to drive innovation in legal services, support startups, and attract private investment. The funding aims to modernise the legal sector through technology, making legal services more efficient, accessible, and cost-effective.
Company Directors Often Unaware of Personal Risks When a Business Collapses
Our legal partner Duncan Lewis Solicitors shares with us an article from Sunil Patel which discusses the areas where company directors may find themselves at risk of being personally responsible for breaches of their statutory duties.
House of Lords Considers Rule of Law as Debate Gains Momentum
Chronicle Law’s Nicole Keeling reports on the the House of Lords Constitution Committee inquiry into the rule of law.
The committee invites legal experts, academics, and the public to share their views. The inquiry aims to assess whether legal principles are being upheld across the UK and how institutions are scrutinizing them.
Legal Sector Defies Rising Costs
Chronicle Law’s Nicole Keeling reports on the strength of the legal industry with current increasing financial growth in the sector contributing to the UK economy.
Crown Court Backlog: The Long Lasting Harm on Victims Waiting for Justice
Chronicle Law’s Nicole Keeling reports on the adverse effect the backlog of criminal cases awaiting trial is having on the victims involved. From negative coping mechanisms for lingering trauma to mental health concerns, victims are being left in an emotional limbo.
Criminal Appeals System to be Overhauled Under New Law Commission Proposals
The Law Commission has proposed fundamental reforms to the criminal appeals system in England and Wales, aiming to remove barriers to overturning wrongful convictions. Key changes include revising the ‘real possibility’ test, extending appeal deadlines, widening Supreme Court access, and easing compensation rules. Read more on these critical legal developments from Chronicle Law’s Nicole Keeling.
Supreme Court declares daughter of UK national wrongfully deprived of citizenship is British
We share news from one of our legal partners Duncan Lewis Solicitors, regarding a recent Supreme Court decision about UK citizenship that their Consultant Solicitor Fahad Ansari instructed upon.
Cranston Inquiry: Channel Migrant Dinghy Tragedy Was ‘Entirely Predictable’
Chronicle Law’s Nicole Keeling reports on the ongoing Cranston Inquiry
LawCare’s Life in the Law 2025 surveys close on 21 March
LawCare’s Life in the Law surveys for individual and organisation close next Friday 21st March – use the links in this article to make sure your voice is heard and be part of the change in the legal profession
UK Judges Raise Alarm over Rising Safety Concerns Amid Strains of Workload and Stress
Chronicle Law’s Nicole Keeling reports on recent findings from the 2024 UK Judicial Attitude Survey UK which found that judges are raising urgent concerns over rising threats to their safety, increasing stress levels, and workplace bullying. With it commented that morale declines and case backlogs grow, the future of the UK justice system hangs in the balance.
Barclays Sets Aside £90 Million to Cover Potential Motor Finance Payouts in Legal Battle
Barclays has set aside £90 million to cover potential claims against its past motor finance business, according to its 2024 annual report. This comes after the lender tries to address the legal implications of existing litigation over secret commissions paid by motor finance lenders to car dealers. This follows the October 2024 Court of Appeal […]
Ministry of Justice Budget: Still Struggling to Return to Pre-2010 Levels
In her latest legal news article, Chronicle Law’s Nicole Keeling reports on the Ministry of Justice budget still falling short of spending that was made available to the justice system in 2010.
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